Drone attack sparks fire at power plant in northern Sudan

Witnesses said a drone struck a power plant in northern Sudan on Sunday morning, Nov. 1. The strike sparked a fire and loud explosions.

The attack targeted the Abu Hamad power plant in River Nile state, about 538 kilometres north of the capital, Khartoum, AnewZ reported. Witnesses said they heard explosions around the plant and flames engulfed parts of the facility.

The number of power plants targeted in drone attacks across six Sudanese states has reached 12 since Monday. The strikes have taken place in Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, Gedaref, River Nile and Red Sea states.

Sudanese officials have not immediately commented on the attack, possible casualties or the damage caused.

Before the latest attack, a drone struck the Hayya power plant, which is under construction in Red Sea state, on Saturday.

Attacks take place amid conflict in Sudan

Attacks on electricity infrastructure are taking place amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The sides have been fighting since April 2023, after disagreements over the integration of the country’s armed forces escalated into an armed conflict.